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Fans in Flux: World Cup Travel Uncertainty

Supporters from Senegal and Ivory Coast are struggling to secure travel to the 2026 World Cup in the U.S. due to a U.S. travel ban that restricts entry for citizens without visas. While teams and officials are exempt, many ordinary fans now face uncertainty or may miss the tournament entirely.